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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +
A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark would be a company's logo such as the Nike "Check" or McDonald's "Golden Arches."  less -
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Life After The FTC Ban: Alternatives To Non-Competes

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The FTC's proposed ban on non-compete agreements is still making its way through the legal system, but businesses are already looking for alternatives to protect their interests. Keep in mind that it is not necessarily the...more

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AI Litigation Insights: zvelo, Inc. v Netskope, Inc.

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Plaintiff zvelo is a Colorado-based organization that has developed a database of category-based website URLs that is incorporated into various network security and web filtering vendor offerings....more

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

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Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. As the U.S....more

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Intellectual Infrastructure: IP 101 for Construction and Design Professionals

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From the initial design plans, to the choice and fabrication of materials, to the finished project, there are many components of a construction or infrastructure project that can give rise to intellectual property (“IP”)...more

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IP Basics for Start-Ups and Small Enterprises: What Growing Companies Need to Know About Respecting, Acquiring, and Enforcing...

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This article is based on a presentation made at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s 2020 Annual Meeting. Creighton Frommer, Chief IP, Technology & Procurement Counsel at RELX, and Melissa Fruge, Chief Legal Officer at...more

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Employees or Independent Contractor Generated IP (Part 2)

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 In part 1, I reviewed patents and copyrights. In this post, I will discuss trade secrets, IP rights, and other protection measures.  Trade Secrets - No federal or state statute expressly addresses initial ownership of...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Spring 2020

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In This Issue - How COVID-19 is Changing IP Law – What You Need to Know The rapid spread of COVID-19 brought about massive global events that led to a dizzying array of changes—including in intellectual property law,...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Fall 2019

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In This Issue - New Privacy Regulations Weaken the Foundation of Smart Cities - New privacy regulations are threatening the full value and promise of smart cities through more stringent requirements for data collection,...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Summer 2019

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In This Issue - A Looming AI War: Transparency v. IP Rights - As artificial intelligence systems become more prevalent in daily life, efforts to create a unifying set of AI principles have intensified. In the past few...more

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Brand Protection: Looking Beyond Trademarks to A Broader Arsenal of Intellectual Property Tools

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Manufacturers may assume that protection of their brands can only be achieved through trademark protection of names, logos, and slogans. In fact, a broad arsenal of intellectual property tools is available to ensure that...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Winter 2019

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Deregulation is the New Buzzword in Washington — Except in the Tech Industry - The past year has been a volatile one, from trade wars to the government shutdown to a stock market dive. One constant that U.S. businesses have...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Summer 2018

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In This Issue - US Taxation of IP After Tax Reform - U.S. taxation of intellectual property has become astoundingly more complex after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The new rules are so complex that the IRS and Treasury...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Fall 2017

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In the Winter 2017 edition of the Intellectual Property Bulletin, we reported on IP-related changes expected with the incoming Trump administration and the new Congress. Here we look at two such changes currently underway:...more

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Pennsylvania Jury Returns First Verdict Under Defend Trade Secrets Act

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A Pennsylvania jury recently returned a verdict under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA)—the first verdict of its kind in the country. In Dalmatia Import Group, Inc. et al. v. FoodMatch, Inc. et al.,...more

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2017 Intellectual Property Law Year In Review

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Though politics ruled the headlines in 2016, the year still brought big changes in intellectual property law and its application, most notably in patent subject matter eligibility, inter partes review institution and appeal...more

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McNees 2016 In Review – Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents

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The year 2016 saw interesting and diverse developments in trademark, copyright, trade secret, and patent law. Not only has intellectual property news been in the headlines, but these areas have made it to the Supreme Court....more

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Intellectual Property Overview For Agribusiness

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A company’s greatest assets may be its intellectual property. Properly protecting such assets then may be the key to continued success. Below are some questions to consider as a health check for your IP assets. 1....more

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MBHB Snippets: A review of developments in Intellectual Property Law - Volume 14, Issue 3

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Supplemental Examination: Potential Benefits vs. Guaranteed Risks - The America Invents Act of 2011 introduced supplemental examination of patents as a post-grant process intended to limit expensive and unpredictable...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Summer 2016

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Supreme Court Expands Discretion to Award Enhanced Damages for Patent Infringement and Eliminates the Federal Circuit’s ‘Seagate Test’ - In Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court...more

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Intellectual Property Law - June 2016

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Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016: An Overview - Why it matters: The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) was signed into law on May 11, 2016 and gives trade secret owners a federal cause of action for injunctive...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Spring 2016

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Supreme Court to Weigh In on Damages for Design Patent Infringement - Recent decisions from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit regarding damages available in design patent cases highlight the court’s...more

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10 Popular Reads Covering Latest European Union Developments

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Recap of popular updates covering latest developments in the European Union....more

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